🏐Netball is one of the most popular team sports in Australia, with participants of all ages and skill levels taking part. Statistics from the Australian Sports Commission’s 2006 survey showed an estimated 593,900 Australians aged 15 years and older played netball in the previous 12-month period. How many injuries? 🤕 From 2002-2003, 1,129 people were admitted to hospitals across Australia for netball-related injuries. The rate of injury for netballers is 14 injuries per 1,000 hours played. The causes and types of injuries. Common causes of injuries are awkward landings, slips/falls, player contact/collision, overexertion, overuse and being hit by the ball. Ankle, wrist, hand, finger and knee injuries occur frequently. The most common types of injuries are sprains, bruising, fractures and dislocations. . . . We can help with off season strengthening programs or rehab for injuries call us for an assessment or treatment on ☎️83425593 #netball #netballinjury #sports #rehab #northadelaide #physio #physiotherapist #strins #dislocations #fractures #sprains #ball #goals #netballplayers #offseasontraining #offseasonprograms
